This stunning 1957 Fender Tweed Deluxe has landed at The Guitar Store, oozing vintage mojo and ready to crank out that unmistakable 5E3 grind!
The cabinet and chassis date to 1957, while the Jensen speaker is stamped 1959, making it a true late-'50s combo of tone and character. While this amp has undergone several modifications over the years, each was done with care, prioritizing the long-term stability and performance of the amp without compromising its soul.
Modifications include:
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Re-tweeded cabinet with vintage-correct styling
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Replaced leather handle
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Transformer replacements for reliability
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New capacitors and some replaced pots
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Modern grounded power cord for safety
These changes may stray from collector-original, but they reflect a tech's approach to preserving a player’s amp — ensuring it's not just a relic, but a functioning tool ready for the stage or studio.
Sonically, this amp delivers the goods. It’s loud, raw, and full of the touch-sensitive overdrive that makes 5E3 circuits so iconic. It’s everything you want from a Tweed Deluxe: warm cleans, woolly mids, and a glorious bark when you dig in.
That said, this is a vintage amplifier, and as with all amps of this era, it should be maintained with respect and awareness. Please do your research before purchasing, as all sales on vintage amps are final.
Whether you're looking to continue its story as-is or bring it closer to original spec, this is a killer opportunity to own the real deal for thousands less than a museum-grade example. Plug in and turn up — this amp is ready to rock.
